Field Sales Controller UK – all channels at The Magnum Ice Cream Company

Kingston, England, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

26 Jun, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

28 Mar, 26

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Sales Management, Operational Roles, Executional Roles, People Management, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Budget Management, Relationship Management, Goal Alignment, Process Optimization, Coaching, Change Management, CRM, Digital Applications, Salesforce, Project Management

Industry

Food and Beverage Services

Description

Looking for Your Dream Job? Join The Magnum Ice Cream Company! Ice Cream Job Title: Field Sales Controller UK – all channels Location: Kingston, London, UK – home based contract possible Terms & Conditions: Full time, Right to work required The Magnum Ice Cream Company (formerly a division of Unilever) is now a standalone, independent, EUR 7.9 billion publicly listed company. We’re on a mission to create the ultimate snacking company. A place where growth, innovation, founder and ownership mentality, and performance are cultivated and rewarded. And where we craft extraordinary ice cream experiences - transforming ordinary moments into lasting memories. Because we know, life tastes better with ice cream. We dream big but keep things simple to act fast. If you want to grow with us, make an impact, and shape the future of Ice Cream, this is the place for you! The Out of Home channel is one of the most exciting growth engines in our global business, with huge, untapped potential - especially in the UK. Growing OOH is a strategic priority, and the momentum behind it is stronger than ever. Joining this team means stepping into a fast-moving, high-impact environment where you can directly shape the future growth of the business. JOB PURPOSE: As Field Sales Controller, you will head up the UK field sales function for total UK covering all channels & own the relationship end to end with our external partner. You will lead a team of 11 internal managers, who are responsible for >100 external colleagues across operational and executional functions, this role plays a pivotal part in enabling flawless execution and driving the Magnum Ice Cream Company’s growth ambitions in the UK. This role will report directly to the Commercial Operations Director for OOH, but also the role will have close links with the Leadership team. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: · Delivering the vision and in year business goals for the field sales function that support the growth agenda. · Responsible for the delivery of in year goals, for you and your total team. · Line management of a large & expanding team. · Ensuring our tools enable the team to deliver their goals sales force, helping deliver our goals in In Home, Independent and Manged Convenience, QSR’s and total Independent Leisure. · Working cross functionally with all the key areas of our business, Data, Marketing, Finance, Brand and Supply Chain. · Manage the external partner end to end; owning budget & relationship, alignment of annual goals & plan to deliver them WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED: · Minimum 8+ years in FMCG, in sales management, operational or executional roles. · Impulse category experience preferable, specifically snacking/soft drinks/food. · Proven track record of successful leadership & people management of teams (5 reports+). · Strong, data‑driven decision‑making skills with the ability to work collaboratively across functions to deliver plans, resolve operational challenges, and maintain alignment. · Proven ability to build and optimise team processes to improve delivery against business goals, driving accountability through clear objectives, performance metrics, and effective coaching. · Past experience of working with third party field sales agencies preferable. · Lead affective change management to embed new processes within the field environment · A good understanding of CRM and digital applications. Salesforce experience preferable · System/process transformation and project management preferable. WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT: · A unique mix of global scale & start-up spirit—€7.9 bn powerhouse with an agile, entrepreneurial mindset. We’re building a new high growth Ice Cream company from the ground up. · Career without limits—42 markets, international opportunities, and fast-tracked growth. · A performance-driven culture—Freedom to act, disrupt and grow – your success is measured by impact. · A company that celebrates joy, innovation, and purpose—We create extraordinary careers, just like our ice cream creates extraordinary moments. ABOUT THE MAGNUM ICE CREAM COMPANY: With 19,000 expert ice cream colleagues and iconic brands like Wall’s, Cornetto and Ben & Jerry’s, loved in 76 countries, we are the world’s largest Ice Cream company, leading the industry. We have been taking pleasure seriously for more than 100 years, serving happiness with every lick or scoop of ice cream for generations. The Magnum Ice Cream Company (formerly part of Unilever) is all about growth. Growing our business. Growing our customers’ businesses. Growing our people’s careers. Growth begins with empowerment. So, we free our people to be innovative, responsible entrepreneurs, driven and equipped to give our consumers more amazing products and unforgettable moments—and having fun doing it. Here’s what defines success in our organization: · We are all about growth · We operate with speed and simplicity · We win together with fun · We boldly innovate to disrupt our industry · We care and challenge · We are experts in the Ice Cream Category ARE YOU EXCITED TO CRAFT THE ICE CREAM FUTURE? Please apply online and do not forget to upload your CV. Your application will be reviewed against the requirements, and we will be in touch shortly after the closing date, with an update on the status of your application. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION The Magnum Ice Cream Company embraces diversity and encourages applicants from all walks of life. This means giving full and fair consideration to all applicants and continuing development of all employees regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage and civil partnership, and pregnancy and maternity. For the recruitment of this position, we would like to emphasize that local conditions apply to the position Disclaimer Equal Opportunity Employer: The Magnum Ice Cream Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, or any other basis protected by applicable law, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. We take pleasure seriously. Join the Ice Cream team now! #TMICC ABOUT THE MAGNUM ICE CREAM COMPANY: With 19.000 expert ice cream colleagues and iconic brands like Wall’s, Cornetto and Ben & Jerry’s, loved in 76 countries, we are the world’s largest Ice Cream company leading the industry We have been taking pleasure seriously for more than 100 years, serving happiness with every lick or scoop of ice cream for generations. The Magnum Ice Cream Company (formerly part of Unilever) is all about growth. Growing our business. Growing our customers’ businesses. Growing our people’s careers. Growth begins with empowerment. So we free our people to be innovative, responsible entrepreneurs, driven and equipped to give our consumers more amazing products and unforgettable moments – and having fun doing it. Here’s what defines success in our organization : · We are all about growth · We operate with speed and simplicity · We win together with fun · We boldly innovate to disrupt our industry · We care and challenge · We are experts in the Ice Cream Category ARE YOU EXCITED TO CRAFT THE ICE CREAM FUTURE? Please apply online and do not forget to upload your CV. Your application will be reviewed against the requirements, and we will be in touch shortly after the closing date, with an update on the status of your application. You may notice references to Unilever, as well as Unilever’s policies and terms and conditions, on this career site. This is because we are still sharing some services under the terms of our separation from the company. Please be aware that your application and the information you submit via this site will go directly and exclusively to The Magnum Ice Cream Company for roles within The Magnum Ice Cream Company .

Responsibilities

The Field Sales Controller will lead the UK field sales function across all channels, managing a team of 11 internal managers responsible for over 100 external colleagues to ensure flawless execution and drive growth ambitions. This role involves delivering the vision and annual business goals for the field sales function while managing the end-to-end relationship and budget with an external partner.